"The holiness that Our Lord demands of you is to be achieved by carrying out with love of God your work and your daily duties, and these will almost always consist of small realities.” Saint Josemaría
"The holiness that Our Lord demands of you is to be achieved by carrying out with love of God your work and your daily duties, and these will almost always consist of small realities.”
In this episode of Fragments of History, we take a closer look at the life of Elena Blesa. Born in 1925 in Barcelona, she was one of the first associate members of Opus Dei. Historian María Hernández-Sampelayo Matos traces her life story, shaped by her work in both Spain and Venezuela.
During the session of the 10th Ordinary General Congress of Opus Dei, as established by current regulations, in addition to the vicars, the Prelate appointed the other members of the Central Advisory and the General Council, the bodies that assist the Prelate in governing the institution.
The 2017 Ordinary General Congress approved a number of conclusions, outlined in the Prelate’s letter on February 14 that year, which set the course for the governance of Opus Dei over the following eight years. This page highlights some of the initiatives carried out during that time, impacting all the circumscriptions.
The path to the Centenary has sparked a process of reflection, seen in the recently concluded Regional Assemblies held around the world. In this conversation with Isabel Sánchez, secretary of the Central Advisory, she shares some of the key topics discussed.
On the first Sunday after Pentecost, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Here are some resources for growing in devotion to the Trinity.
This infographic provides a visual representation of the way Opus Dei is governed centrally and in each of the countries in which it is present. It also includes some current data about the number of people in Opus Dei and distribution by continent.
This page contains a selection of texts about the upcoming Ordinary General Congress of Opus Dei, which will be held in Rome from April 23 to May 5.
On 14 February, St Josemaría understood that God was also calling women and priests to be and to do Opus Dei. Some resources to celebrate the double anniversary of the foundation of the women's branch of Opus Dei (14 February 1930) and the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross (14 February 1943).
Rome, May 24, 2025. The English Cardinal Arthur Roche, Prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, conferred priestly ordination on 20 deacons of the Prelature of Opus Dei from 11 countries. The ordination took place this morning in the Basilica of St. Eugene in Rome, where family and friends of the new priests were able to accompany them with prayer and affection.
In May 1935, Josemaría Escrivá and Ricardo Fernández Vallespín made a pilgrimage to the shrine of Our Lady of Sonsoles in Ávila, and the custom of the May pilgrimage was born in Opus Dei. In this episode, historian Alfredo Méndiz comments on some details from a text written after their experience.
We offer some questions and answers prepared by the Opus Dei Information Office about the 10th Ordinary General Congress, which will take place from April 23 to May 5, 2025.
In this episode of Fragments of History, historian Constantino Ánchel traces the history of the first associate of Opus Dei and describes how the vocation to the Work as an associate spread through various Spanish cities over the next few years.
The Prelate's Visit to Australia and NZ
August 2023 - Australia and New Zealand had the joy of welcoming Mosignor Fernando Ocariz during his pastoral trip to the region.
20 Years A Saint
Aussies celebrate 20 years since the canonisation of St Josemaria Escriva by sharing their memories
Cyclone Harold destroys school in Vanuatu after our workcamp
In April this year tropical cyclone Harold hit Vanuatu destroying a huge portion of the town of Luganville on the island of Espiritu Santo. This town has played host to multiple workcamps run by study centres based in Australia and New Zealand.
A Winning Formula for Families
As expectations on parents to work more days and hours increases over the years, a group of families in Perth, Australia, responded with an ingenious initiative that maximises the quality of the time spent with their spouses, kids and friends.
Surprised by Mercy: Hamilton, New Zealand
As the plight of refugees attracts worldwide concern, students from New Zealand’s Rimbrook Study Centre do their bit to welcome them.
Finding Christ in the Middle of the World
In this series of seven short videos, Australians from all backgrounds speak about the message of Saint Josemaria and its impact on their daily lives.